iWork_Intro


 * iWork Pages** - is an outstanding tool for word processing, and page layout program. The interface is somewhat different from the familiar MS office style, but you will find it easy to learn and efficient to use. The interface is the same for for Keynote and Numbers as well, so build comfort here and the other two programs will be a breeze.

This round blue button on your menu bar, "The Inspector" holds handy ways for format text, add and format images and tables. Keep the "Inspector" open and the tools will always be at your fingertips.

iWork '09 is out and is being marketed heavily, but many of our classrooms still have the 08 version installed. The features that you will be using the most have not been changed. The best help resource is always "Help" on your Pages menu. The help you are offered will be contextual, that is, help for the action you are currently doing. Use the "search" option if you want to find help about a very specific topic. Notice the other options on the "HELP" list, video tutorials, iWork tour, Pages user guide, and keyboard shortcuts. You will find answers to nearly any question you have.

You must remember that Pages, Numbers and Keynote are not immediately compatible with Microsoft Office programs. You can always print your files to a PDF file if you want to distribute the finished files to others, or export the files as directed in the help files so they can be imported into Office programs.

Tutorials: [|Atomic Learning] has great Pages tutorials but are available only if your school has a subscription. [|Pages 08 User Manual]